Who is your Favourite Librarian? (poll 6903751)

Who is your Favourite Librarian?

Somers - Vision Australia. Nominated for his ability to boost team moral, Somers has proven to be a great listener who is always willing to get involved.

Georgina Goddard - Chisholm Catholic College Library. Nominated for creating a book club for the students, which has inspired the isolated students to read, but also make new friends.

Susan Osborne - Haileybury College Castlefield. Nominated for her commitment to her students and the library environment she has created for the students and the staff members.

Helen O'Brien - AH Bracks Library. Nominated for being caring to all customers, and making everyone feel welcome within the library.

Wendy Robyn- Girrawheen Library. Nominated for the way she embraces the community she serves. She is a champion for how public libraries should function!

Cesarina Carruthers - Karratha Library. Nominated for her story time activities.

Bronte Bailey- Caravonica State School. Nominated for teaching generations of children to love reading, open their minds and imaginations and improve their literacy skills.

Helen Derrick - Retired from Brisbane Boys' College. Nominated for handling the requests, pleas and confusion of numerous adolescent boys with good grace and a razor sharp wit for over 20 years.

Caroline Edge - M4D/SJB. Nominated for going the extra mile, her knowledge and insight.

Donna Newton- Royal Australian Historical Society. Nominated for the passion she puts into her work, her knowledge of her collection and the her enthusiasm.

Sue Wootton- Ferntree Gully. Nominated for being an amazing childrens' librarian. She remembers names, toys and interests and fosters a love of reading, always speaking to kids as equals.

Deborah Adams- Eastern Regional Library. Nominated to always finding a solution for everything, being helpful, and being a friend to the elderly and educating youth.

Jae Rolt- Cessnock West Public School. Nominated for her love of reading. The children love to listen to her story telling, as she is so enthusiastic - the story comes to life.

Wendy Everard - Frankston Library. Nominated for her extremely pleasant, helpful nature and nothing is too much trouble.

Jessica Scott - Sunshine Coast Libraries. Nominated for her great with interaction with small children at the Library.

Carmel Leahy - Department of Justice and Community Safety Library. Nominated for being a helpful, cheerful, energetic and community minded librarian

Lesa Maclean - RMIT University Library. Nominated for her ability to empower and mentor others to achieve their potential and try new things.

Annie Macarthur - St Clare of Assisi Primary School. Nominated for her wonderful library and her excellent ways with the students.

Lucy Kinsley- Lismore Library. Nominated for her willingness to innovate and create new programs that are community minded.

Kyleigh Langrick - Campbell Turnbull Library. Nominated for her positive, friendly and smiling attitude.

Alan Bennett- Croydon Library. Nominated for running a special Military History Group. He answers silly questions with grace and humour and posts books to troops in his spare time.

Kirri Nield - Hobsons Bay City Council. Nominated for being a cheerful and friendly Librarian who makes a visit to the Library a wonderful and memorable experience.

Steph Daly - Wollongong Central Library. Nominated for her patience, support and sense of fun within the library.

Mylee Joseph - State Library of NSW. Nominated for her positive attitude, enthusiasm, understanding and her advocacy for the profession.

Francine Nababan - City of South Perth Library. Nominated for her passion and dedication in promoting literacy and encouraging a life long love of reading.

Narelle Stone - Bendigo TAFE. Nominated for always going to the extra mile to help students and staff looking for what they want.

Stephanie Cusworth - Holmesglen TAFE. Nominated for her passionate about books, reading and being a librarian.

Pia Butcher- Knox City Library. Pia is fantastic with kids, keeping them engaged and interested at Storytime. She is selfless in her commitment to children and teaching them about books.

Claire Neild - Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education Library. Nominated for her hard work and dedication to the library users of the institute.

Pauline Lentment- Horsham Library. Nominated for making sure everyone can find what they want, making pertinent suggestions and knowing the library like the back of her hand.

Linda Abblitt - Yongah Hill Immigration Detention Centre. Nominated for the establishment of Library Aid International and her friendly, courteous, & pleasant manner.

Eric Dodson - Lane Cove Library. Nominated for being friendly, knowledgeable and a tremendous helper.

Grant Stone. Nominated for his lively interest in everything, knowledge of a wide range of subjects and his collection of brightly coloured waistcoats.

Sue Taylor - Iona College. Nominated for being helpful & friendly with so much knowledge.

Miriam Verus- Helensburgh Library. Nominated for being an enthusiastic and fun coworker who is very gentle, patient and kind (as well as popular) with children.

Bryony Jensen- Logan West Library. Nominated for always being willing to help and answer questions. She is the best Children's Librarian and story reader ever.

Candace Watts - Sunshine Coast Regional Council Library. Nominated for being kind, helpful and always knowing patrons names.

Karen Byran - Holmesglen TAFE. Nominated for her dedication and service to librarianship.

Kerrie Ewers- Jervis Bay School. Nominated for doing anything for students or teachers. She donates as many hours as she works to make the library a wonderful place.

Michelle Priestley - Central Highlands Regional Council. Nominated for her brilliant ideas for making the library a cheerful, welcoming place and her community involvement.

Alison Bambach- Sutherland Shire Libraries. Nominated for her enthusiasm for the profession and her willingness to help.

Joanne Potter- Wyong Library Service. Nominated for being a passionate believer in the role libraries play in developing literacy in children and working hard to deliver programs to fulfill outcomes.

Julie Huntley- Sunshine Coast Libraries. Nominated for Working to include all the community in the library with her tireless efforts organising volunteers, particularly for housebound home deliveries.

Karen Gawen - Sunshine Coast Libraries. Nominated for creating a program to help young people who love art and craft develop a range of business skills enabling them to generate an income.

Emily Braithwaite- Wyndham City Library. Nominated for her dedication to improving the collection while providing excellent customer service. She also brings in delicious homemade chocolate slice.

David Whiteford - State Records Office W.A. Nominated for his total commitment and passion for treasuring archives and heritage materials. His knowledge is deep and wide of all things archival.

Heather Wilkinson - Gordon Primary. Nominated for being an educational dynamo.

Christine Roberts - retired from NIDA. Nominated for founding one of the leading performing-arts based libraries. A wonderful mentor ro her colleagues and students with extensive knowledge.

Angelina Yeung- Willoughby City Library. Nominated for the outstanding contribution she has made to supporting the information and recreational needs of those with languages other than English.

Rosemary Clark - Hobsons Bay Libraries. Nominated for being a lovely, fun filled, mature librarian, who knows her books and enjoys her work.

Jill Bartholomeusz - Photography Studies College. Nominated for her experienced and positive nature within the library

Don Rule - Wonthaggi Lilbrary. Nominated for interested in everybody who comes into the library and having the time for everyone of the patrons.

Robyn Dowling - Fraser Coast Libraries. Nominated for her dedication to client service, books, literature, technology and her community

Fiona Campbell- East Melbourne. Nominated for her love of the profession and engaging enthusiastically with everyone. She is a real team player who always finds a solution.

Jane Harding - Sunshine Coast Regional Libraries. Nominated for helping patrons find books of interest related to their reading history.

Fiona Doyle- Redcliffe and Caboolture Hospital Libraries. Nominated for here helpful one on one sessions, promotion of information literacy, research skills and knowledge.

Wendy Page - Majura Primary. Nominated for being organised, funny and great at finding books the children will like.

Jenny Dove - Smith's Hill High School. Nominated for the environment she has created within the library and her caring nature.

Lee Foyster - Geelong Regional Libraries Belmont Branch. Nominated for her encouragement and engaging activities with books and storytime.

Sarah Steed - Libraries ACT. Nominated for her positive and modern approach to information provision and presentations of programs.

Kerry Wilson - Stawell Library. Nominated for her caring and compassionate ways and her community commitment.

Lynette Sirianni- St. Albans Library. Nominated for always delivering a high standard of customer service to all library patrons. She is particaurlly wonderful with the most vulnerable members of our

Sue Box - ACT Library Service. Nominated for her service to patrons. Sue is adept at finding out what a patron really wants and will hunt it down until she finds it.

Jo Groom - National Library of Australia. Nominated for her ability to find that extra piece of information or answer for professionals on deadlines

Margaret Herbert - Gerringong Public School Library. Nominated for her inspiration, enthusiasm and passion for teaching children.

Nicole Shearer- Erina Library. Nominated for being an enthusiastic leader who always has a smile.

Trish Richards - Gordonvale Library. Nominated for her welcoming, friendly and helpful manner.

Lindy Hathaway- Dickson College. Nominated for being innovative, knowledgeable and going above and beyond her job every day. She keeps teachers and students up-to-date with digital resources.

Kerry Cuskelly - Tamworth Hospital Library. Nominated for being an excellent mentor and always happy to help.

Dianne McGowan - Tuggeranong Library. Nominated for her positive changes made within the library.

Holly Godfree - Hughes Primary School. Nominated for being a strong advocate for teacher librarians and her programs running within her library.

Frank Flintoff - Geoff Gallop Digital Library. Nominated for commitment to quality improvement and the recognition of the benefits of digital libraries to the entire scope of library users.

Sharon McIlwee - Kogarah Library. Nominated for being a great storyteller who connects with children and their families every week in her Storycorner preschool program.

Glenn Harper - Frankston City Library. Nominated for putting a hundred percent into his work, is always friendly and polite and will go above and beyond his duties to assist patrons.

Judy Blyton - LMERC Library. Nominated for being friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and always going out of her way to provide support to her patrons.

Lyn Broomhall - Penguin Library. Nominated for making the library a welcoming place and always willing to help.

Robyn Annear - Castlemaine Library. Nominated for her knowledgeable, enthusiastic, helpful and innovative ways.

Peter Head- Sunshine Library. Nominated for being the funniest, most musical and imaginative storyteller. He is always happy to help find a book!

Jan Thurling - National Film and Sound Archive. Nominated for her dedication to service provision for her clients and her efforts to keep the library relevant, accessible and current.

Pat Case - A B Paterson College. Nominated for her consistent encouragement and inspiring ways.

Athina Mavromataki - Mount Waverley Library. Nominated for being full of enthusiasm, bright and bubbly and is abreast of all things new or old.

Sylvia Cockburn- Chillagoe Library. Nominated for being a great community member and librarian. She balances the needs of a small town library service with the wants of a community for a meeting space

Rachel Falzon- Coburg. She is always there to help.

Robyn Sanders- QSCA Library. Nominated for knowing the needs of all the staff and the community. She enthusiastically served clients right up to closing time.

Noelia Luongo- Southbank Melbourne. Nominated for her warm and welcoming demeanor and being very knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly.

Kim Tairi - Swinburne University Hawthorn Campus Library. Nominated for her helpful, caring and inspiring nature.

Alison Boulle - CQU Brisbane Campus. Nominated for being willing to help staff and students in any way she can. Alison tries to make the library resources accessible and interesting to all on campus.

Elizabeth Whiteman - Cobar Primary School. Nominated for being a wonderful teacher librarian who brings reading, books and learning to life for the children that pass through her library.

Liz Derouet - Toowoomba City Library. Nominated for her passion about children and reading.

Mari Sell - CSIRO Library Services WA. Nominated for her big smile and making the library a great place to be.

Gillian Dooley - Flinders University Library. Nominated for her knowledge and library events.

Priya Lawton- City of Stirling. Nominated for her passion for the profession. She inspires and enthuses staff and creates a team environment that embraces change and meets any challenge.

Giacomo Paganelli - Libraries ACT Mobile Library. Nominated for his helpful, happy, friendly, attitude, his skills and ability with both technical and customer relations.

Peter Papandriopoulos- Deniliquin NSW. Nominated for being a welcoming, caring, fun loving, interested, accommodating, community minded Librarian.

Keilly Pownall - Maribyrnong Primary School. Nominated for her passion for her job, and being able to bring all books to life for the children she teaches.

Tracey Waples- Toowoomba City Libraries. Nominated for always working to find the answer and always being courteous and professional

Karen McTavish- Dickson Library. Nominated for caring- about being a good librarian, about making everybody’s library experience comfortable. Nothing is too much trouble for her.

Megan Tolnay - Warringah Mall Library. Nominated for her dedication to her library, and bright personality within the library.

Amanda Warneke - Eltham Library. Nominated for being an amazing children's librarian.

Joanna Taylor - Presbyterian Ladies' College, Sydney. Nominated for her creative and visionary service to PLC over the years.

Jessica Drake - National Library of Australia. Nominated for her dedication to the library profession.

Merrilyn Gilroy- Broadbeach Library. Nominated for being approachable and eager to help with anything. She does an amazing job running the school holiday events.

Marisa O'Connor - Wollongong City Libraries. Nominated for her outstanding local knowledge & helpfulness.

Roxanne Missingham- ANU. Nominated for being the driving force of librarianship in the ACT. Her hardwork and dedication are unsurpassed. She encourages creativity leadership & faith in the profession.

Kathleen Martin - Health Directorate Library. Nominated for her support in supplying relevant information to her patrons.

Cindy Smith - -Gundagai Library. Nominated for her welcoming and warm library environment and her community involvement.

Jason Goodwin - Victor Harbor Public Library. Nominated for being an awesome asset to the library and community.

Catherine Jordan- Australian National Botanic Gardens. Nominated for her knowledge of resources, her amazing corporate memory and her extensive knowledge of plants and people.

Lee Welch - self employed. Nominated for her advocacy of the profession and her willingness to share her knowledge and assist others.

Eileen Louden- Nominated for her great work with children during storytime and for always making you feel welcome in the library.

Pari Assadi- Tuggeranong Library. Nominated for being extremely helpful and going above and beyond everyday with a smile.

Leanne Windsor - The Illawarra Grammar School. Nominated for her passion, dedication and knowledge for her library and its future.

Anna Gebhardt - Inverloch Library. Nominated for her love of inspiring children to read, her genuine interest in children and storytime.

Cathy Hall - Weetangera Primary School. Nominated for the library environment she has created and her inspiration reading programs.

Kerrie Kelly - State Library of Victoria. Nominated for her involvement in Vic LibTech committee, and her commitment to the profession.

Anji Harnwell - Shoalhaven Libraries. Nominated for always being friendly, happy and polite.

Bernadette Royal - Charles Darwin University. Nominated for her exceptional service to the students.

Lizanne Fernandez - Gosnells Library. Nominated for her enthusiasm and advocacy for her library.

Helen McLoughlin - Coolamon Shire Library. Nominated for her positive attitude and helpful ways.

Susan Lavery - The Alexander Maconochie Centre. Nominated for her love of reading and dedication to the development of literacy and numeracy for prisoners.

Sue Gammon - Bundaberg Regional Library. Nominated for her generosity to her local community and the changes made within the local library.

Jeanette Becklar - Melbourne Library Service. Nominated for her ability to inspire reading as a passion for children and her great storytime at the library.

Heather McKay- North Melbourne. Nominated for going the extra mile to help. She is always patient, calm and helpful.

Jenny Cantlon - Daramalan College Library. Nominated for always having a smile on her face, willing to lend a hand, and she makes studying each day much more fun.

Sue Gillingham- Gannawarra Library Service. Nominated for her easy rapport with members of all ages. She is always friendly, warm and welcoming.

Melissa Waight- Central Highlands Libraries. Nominated for her hard work building up the children’s storytime among other things. She always has time to talk to all members of the library.

Andrea Webster- Rosanna Library. Nominated for being helpful with strange research requests. She inspires community building and a love of reading in all generations.

Susan Hall- Belmont Library. Nominated for her exemplary customer service, broad range of professional skills and strong leadership. She always displayed integrity, sensitivity and a passion.

Dominique Ward - A.H. Bracks Library. Nominated for her dedication, enthusiasm, energy & passion for her job.

Jenny Fox- Dampier Library. Nominated for being very helpful and wonderful with children while putting on her storytime.

Vicki Roberts- CQUniversity Library. Nominated for her remarkable contribution to the library. Vicki's knowledge and skills with information literacy has been invaluable to the establishment.

Peter Douglass - Central West Libraries. Nominated for always having the time to help with any queries and from his years of experience he is always able to find an answer.

Kate Alexander- Moonee Valley. Nominated for her general enthusiastic smile and laughter.

Evelyn Turner- Mt Carmel Central School, Yass. Nominated for putting on a fantastic Book Week.

Jake Livingston - Yass Library. Nominated for his great involvement and interaction with the children.

Natalie Gaston - Mount Barker Community Library. Nominated for always being super friendly, helpful and kind.

Linda Heald - Kogarah Library. Nominated for being a great mentor, her support and drive within the library indusry

Julie Bull - Ballarat Library. Nominated for being attentive to each child & involving them in the stories. Her passion for singing, story-telling, dancing & creative crafting is outstanding.

Kristen Twomey - Tumut Library. Nominated for her changes to the Tumut library, for her passion for the library, its users and reading.

Tania Barry - Mill Park Library, Yarra Plenty Regional Library. Nominated for her dedication to promoting literacy in the community and encouraging others to see and use their potential.

Julie Adams - Ferntree Gully Library. Nominated for loving her job, and her creativity in making the library inviting to the community.

Bid Rose - Arid Zone Research Institute Library. Nominated for always willing to help all clients and others that need the guidance into the right direction.

Pamela Gaukroger- Harrison School. Nominated for being a passionate and endearing librarian. Pamela led the way in setting up two brand new libraries.

Sharon Uthmann - Bellingen Library. Nominated for her enthusiasm, knowledge and her warm, friendly way of welcoming the community to the library.

Rosanne Walker- Academy of Science. Nominated for her meticulous cataloging of Australian scientists lives. She provides wonderful service to people around the world seeking information.

Children's and Young Adults Team- Sutherland Shire Library. Nominated for organising fun and relevant programs for primary school aged childrenfor book week.

Antoinette Buchanan- ACT Heritage Library. Nominated for supporting groups and individuals in accessing and curating collections which tell the stories of ordinary people in the national capital.

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1,541 Comments

Di Treichel - 13 years ago

Champion!
Kathy - 13 years ago

:-)
Marg - 13 years ago

Narelle Stone does a fantastic job promoting Libraries and Books to children and adults at Kindergartens, Primary Schools and the Elmore Field Days! Go Narelle!
MARYJANE WOODGATE - 13 years ago

Well done Karen! SUNTEL members are proud of your efforts for Sunshine Coast kids!
Kylie Plunkett - 13 years ago

Always keeps the kids engaged!!
Janeen Lallard - 13 years ago

Super librarian........thanks for all your wisdom and guidence!
Rob Watson - 13 years ago

Great asset for Bendigo TAFE. Always a friendly smile and helpful information. There should be more Narelle Stone's in the world
lyn fasoli - 13 years ago

Claire is a librarian extraordinaire! she is always ready to help.
Angela Cahill - 13 years ago

Narelle consistently goes the extra mile in Library activities and other organisational activities such as environmental, sustainability, student graduation ceremony etc. She's always there with a smiling face, enthusiasm and knowledge to get things done. The best librarian I've come across in my professional life. Go Narelle!
Mauro Mendes - 13 years ago

I voted her because her kindness and happiness with people
Fleur Muller - 13 years ago

Francine brings a story into life like no other and is absolutely fantastic with the children. I have seen several library storytellers at other libraries and they all pale in comparison to Francine. Best of luck Francine!
Julie Huntley - 13 years ago

Dedicated to the youth of Sunshine Coast and passionate about libraries.
Colleen Berger - 13 years ago

Karen Gawen from the Sunshine Coast libraries introduced my children to a whole new world of learning through the libraries website. For that I am forever grateful. Good luck Karen.
Peter Douglass - 13 years ago

Every time I have had contact with Mylee Joseph her passion and enthusiasm for the library and the profession has shone through.
Charmaine Lester - 13 years ago

Cesarina Carruthers is a dynamic, vibrant and incredibly enthusiastic librarian. She brings such life and excitement to the library. Her motto of "everything's possible" results in her story-time activities, library displays and all that she touches being fabulously out-of-this-world and adventurous! Going the extra mile is just her nature! Cesarina is such an asset to any library, and after more than a year is still so missed by her previous library's colleagues, children and patrons!!!
Jennie - 13 years ago

Always helpful, runs fantastic programs, goes the extra mile to be an asset to our town.
Bernie Shiell - 13 years ago

A Joy to work with, very professional and just loves dressing the part. Good Luck Narelle
Vanessa McKellar - 13 years ago

Karen Gawen not only looks out for the young adults she works with but is always willing and able to support other TLs. She is a wealth of knowledge and is a great ambassador for promoting reading and learning online.
Terrone Rossella - 13 years ago

There are many jobs that people do without passion....Sharon is exactly a person that makes a difference and children love listening to her on her performance!!! My compliments.....
Peg - 13 years ago

Jase rocks!!!
Ingrid Geerling - 13 years ago

love your work Karen!
Donna Grossule - 13 years ago

She has been such a valued individual for myself, other students and the whole
pharmacy faculty. She has helped so much by presenting opportunities for the students (e.g. Endnote training, research training and access to articles), increasing the availability of important resources for the degree which otherwise may be too expensive for students (online access to The Martindale, MIMS online and Stockleys Drug Interactions etc) and mentoring. Best of all, she has a kind and approachable nature. I admire her willingness to help and patience. I feel she has really helped me a lot throughout my degree and I can't thank her enough for it. She is definitely worthy of the award because dedicated individual whether she realises it or not. This would be a great way to thank her.
Donna Grossule - 13 years ago

She has been such a valued individual for myself, other students and the whole
pharmacy faculty. She has helped so much by presenting opportunities for the students (e.g. Endnote training, research training and access to articles), increasing the availability of important resources for the degree which otherwise may be too expensive for students (online access to The Martindale, MIMS online and Stockleys Drug Interactions etc) and mentoring. Best of all, she has a kind and approachable nature. I admire her willingness to help and patience. I feel she has really helped me a lot throughout my degree and I can't thank her enough for it. She is definitely worthy of the award because dedicated individual whether she realises it or not. This would be a great way to thank her.
len vodic - 13 years ago

as an artist struggling to make an income I think Karen's program is a ripper!
Lily Ridout - 13 years ago

Thanks you for making story time so fun. I look forward to it every Thursday.
Love lily
Sandy Elks - 13 years ago

Congratulations on your nomination Sue. The refurbishment of the Bundaberg Library is
wonderful. All the staff are very helpful & friendly. Its just a lovely place to spend time.
Clive - 13 years ago

Go Karen G!
Samantha Aldridge - 13 years ago

Wonderful librarian who has contributed to an amazing library and learning centre at PLC
Samantha Aldridge - 13 years ago

Wonderful librarian who has contributed to an amazing library and learning centre at PLC
Vicki Young - 13 years ago

Clare is the best, she gives me insperation to try new books and use the library and all its services.
She is always, happy, has a smile on her face (Even when she maynot be happy) positive and always extremly helpful and supportive.
Thanks Clare
Bevan - 13 years ago

Bernadette Royal from Charles Darwin University has been a great help to me during my studies at CDU. She is very approachable and willing to give time to all students who need assistance. And she is great at remembering who you are too, even though she deals with probably thousands of students annually. Good luck Bernadette
Deb - 13 years ago

Sharon is the best librarian we've had the pleasure of attending Storytime with. Her activities are always interesting and involve all of the kids. She is enthusiastic, progressive and passionate about helping educate children and develop their literacy skills. More than deserved... thanks for all you do for the kids Sharon!
Beck Sutton - 13 years ago

Narelle Stone's been a joy to work with; and an inspiration for an aspiring library worker!
Nicole Mynard - 13 years ago

Narelle is sooo friendly and a brilliant Librarian ... she alos helps raise money for charity!!
Colin Sutherland - 13 years ago

Just love the woman!
Rondah Dam - 13 years ago

Narelle has supported me at TAFE both as a student and staff member, this support has been offered over a period of thirteen years.
She is authentica and caring and proactive in social Justice issues.
Hilary Billett - 13 years ago

Narelle Stone, always there with a smile, a costume and a cake pop! Could not think of a better librarian!
sarah - 13 years ago

go narelle
Erin - 13 years ago

Cheeriest, friendliest librarian going around!! Good luck Narelle!
Deb Burch - 13 years ago

Narelle lights up our Library
Michael Kemp - 13 years ago

Good luck Sharon!
Kathy Gardner - 13 years ago

Karen has boundless energy and enthusiasm for the programs she runs for young people.
Kelly Dunham - 13 years ago

Karen Gawen is an absolute pleasure to work with and so passionate about providing library services, in a variety of relevant formats to young adults on the Sunshine Coast - go Karen go!
Clare - 13 years ago

Francine is an icon in the world of children's services. Her love of the job is contagious. go Francine !!
Isabel Donelan - 13 years ago

Vote Sharon! What an amazing librarian and the best babysitter i've ever had x
Anne Maree O'Brien - 13 years ago

As a teacher librarian I value Karen's promotion of her library and its services both physical and virtual. She is alway ready and enthusiastic to promote wider library services across sectors. Marvellous choice for award. Consistently innovative and forging new ground.
Valerie Dallimore - 13 years ago

Tumut library is such a friendly place to vivit
Clare Fry - 13 years ago

Karen Gawen
karen borger - 13 years ago

Claire's the best
heather - 13 years ago

Amazing work for such a special part of our community. Thanks Karen!!!!!!!!!!!
Joseph - 13 years ago

Bernadette Royal has helped a countless number of science students to get through their degress, to gain research skills and to master the web. Vote 1!!
Jenny McIntyre - 13 years ago

Narelle Stone is an awesome librarian! She throws everything she has got into making the Bendigo TAFE Library a fun place to be and over the years has helped hundreds of students to learn how to learn.
Margo Smith - 13 years ago

Claire is dedicated and always so helpful in a friendly way - nothing is ever too much trouble. She is very much appreciated for her hard work and the way she operates in the Batchelor Institute Library and around the entire Institute - she has presented well-planned and carefully delivered lecturers with suitable content to the students in my FLLN groups.
brad - 13 years ago

you rock karen baby gawen
Maureen O'Shea - 13 years ago

Karen Gawen is brilliant. Always sparking with great ideas that hit the mark with young people. Completely dedicated to the teens and young adults we serve in libraries.
jack - 13 years ago

My fav........!!!!! Cannot say in words what she does.... AND in her own UN paid time!!!
josh mann - 13 years ago

She is just great!!!
donna mann - 13 years ago

She is what will inspire the youth of today to actually pick up a book!!!
Anne Josephsen - 13 years ago

Karen has a huge passion for what she does, she seems to light up the room whenever she enters it!! Karen understands how to communicate with the young kids that she interacts with, she gets down to their level :o)
Kelli - 13 years ago

good luck Karen Gawen!!!
Kate - 13 years ago

Francine makes visiting the library a real treat with animated stories, sing a longs and craft.
yuval - 13 years ago

coudn't agree more
Pete Guggisberg - 13 years ago

Clair is the best ever librarian...it is as simple as that

Pete
Glenda - 13 years ago

I love the way Glenn Harper is always on to the newest and latest online resources and software. He loves sharing his knowledge which is a bonus for those of us who work with him and for our customers. He also has been a speaker at several conferences sharing his and our library's experiences with colleagues from around Victoria and Australia. Good on you Glenn!!
Caroline Foxon - 13 years ago

Karen just relates so well to young people and brings enormous passion and enthusiasm to everything she does.
Sue Hamling - 13 years ago

Nicole has been an inspiration to me. I started my Library career late in life and Nicole's continuous support and encouragement has made the transission smooth, exciting and empowering. Her ability to organise story times for children, technology events for seniors, dress up as a rabbit at Easter and chair committee meetings is just the tip of the iceburg of the ability of this extraordinary Librarian I have the privelege to work with.
Leanne Cox - 13 years ago

Karen gives her job everything!
Ben - 13 years ago

Jan has been extremely helpful and pointing me in the right direction for research in film preservation and storage. Great knowledge, great smile and personality.
Kirsty Kelly - 13 years ago

Go Claire!
Marie Beer - 13 years ago

VOTE 1 - Helen O'Brien
Jeff Watson - 13 years ago

Go Claire!
Mike Keating - 13 years ago

Claire NEILD (Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education) is an outstanding librarian who has shown many years of dedication to Indigenous students of the Northern Territory and visiting students from other states and territories. Claire is extremely professional and has a love of knowledge, learning and self-discovery, which she imparts on her students. Always willing to out in extra effort to support clients, Claire is an example of why librarians are not only a vital component of an educational experience but of the community at large as well. Her dedication and commitment is well known in the area and her efforts can be evidenced by the improved learning outcomes of Indigenous students of the Institute.
Jo Hansen - 13 years ago

Claire is a vibrant and enthusiastic leader and a real character around Batchelor Institute.
Martin Redhead - 13 years ago

Go Claire!
Megan Bliss - 13 years ago

We love Sharon:)
Patricia Healy - 13 years ago

Robyn is one of Castlemaine's treasures
Angela King - 13 years ago

Kerry Wilson is just fantastic, nothing is any trouble to her.
She makes the visit to the Stawell Library very pleasant.
Juliette - 13 years ago

Go Jan!!! : )
Peter - 13 years ago

She is so passionate about Duey Decimal...
Susan - 13 years ago

Sharon, the best librarian ever!!!!!
Lauren Thomas - 13 years ago

:)
Lauren Thomas - 13 years ago

:)
mary barone - 13 years ago

Fabulous!
Jo b - 13 years ago

I voted for karen gawen, but the poll results don't show it?
Jon Gibbs - 13 years ago

Good luck, Helen :)
Jane Shaw - 13 years ago

An amazing story teller!
jordan - 13 years ago

ANNA IS THE BEST
Lisa Brown - 13 years ago

Helen is so kind, warm, approachable and caring and goes out of her way to make people feel welcome. My baby boy and me have a great time at her baby rhyme time sessions! We think she's fantastic and we always look forward to seeing her.
Kim Peatey - 13 years ago

Sharon has a passion for her job and books like no one else I know! Very deserving of this nomination! I wish her the best of luck!
Beth Pilling - 13 years ago

Karen is highly motivated and inspires all those around her in providing exceptional delivery of a dirse range of services to Young Adults.
Jo Hammond - 13 years ago

Sue Gammon - Simply the best!
Elise Bekele - 13 years ago

We think very highly of Mari. She has excellent professional skills and shares her expertise with grace and good humour. It is a breath of fresh air to converse with her! She makes the work environment such a happy and enjoyable place.
Trudy - 13 years ago

One for Narell Stone
Larissa Parker - 13 years ago

Tumut is so happy to have Kristen Twomey as our Librarian. We would never wish for anyone ealse.
Kirsten knows all the children by name and shows a real interest in what they are all up to.
Of course the rest of the Tumut Library Staff are unreal also.
Marg - 13 years ago

Amanda is an amazing children's librarian
Eleanor Nina Ambrosia - 13 years ago

Mrs Herbert is a very active, competative and fun person. She has a very orginised library with lots of bookworms (people who like to read). I am glad to have Mrs Herbert as a my school librarian.
Joy Northover - 13 years ago

Good luck Helen O'Brien!
Nicole Kent - 13 years ago

Vote 1 Narelle
Belinda Churchill - 13 years ago

We vote for Mrs Herbert (Gerringong Public School). Such a lovely, happy, friendly, caring and sharing Librarian!!!!
Jon Ellis - 13 years ago

Narelle Stone - for tirelessly lifting the spirits and lightening the burden of others!

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